Pilot dropped out of thermal while low over trees. Turned away but stabile line caught branch and turned pilot into another tree.

Unhurt

26 Apr 2015

Male

31

Pilot

LlangollenUnited Kingdom

20-25 Km/hStrongFront Influence

Flexwing Hang GliderFoot

AvianJava

Pilot attempted to return to ridge having gone over the back. Pilot realised he was not going to make it and turned downwind to try and escape any turbulence. Pilot encountered turbulence on final approach and landed heavily.

Minor Injuries:Hands, Arms, Shoulder

23 Apr 2015

Male

37

Pilot

Bo PeepUnited Kingdom

15-20 Km/hModerateModerate Turbulence

ParagliderFoot

OzoneDelta

Pilot loses control of his glider at low level and impacts heavily.

Unhurt

21 Apr 2015

Male

0

CP

Mam TorUnited Kingdom

Paraglider

During a pre-flight check, pilot noticed that harness buckle had failed.
The spring return on one of the locking clips on the buckle failed, preventing the buckle from fully closing and locking.

Unhurt

21 Apr 2015

Female

0

EP

LatriggUnited Kingdom

0-5 Km/hCalmNot Turbulent

ParagliderFoot

AirwaveWave

Student over flew landing area and on approach flew into a tree.

Unhurt

18 Apr 2015

Male

40

AP

Sharpenhoe ClappersUnited Kingdom

30-35 Km/hCalmModerate Turbulence

Flexwing Hang GliderFoot

AvianEvo2

Pilot took off and balaclava slipped down over his eyes. Pilot was able to restore some visibility and was able to bottom land.

Unhurt

17 Apr 2015

Male

71

AP

Beadlam Rigg

25-30 Km/hModerate Turbulence

Flexwing Hang GliderFoot

Wills WingU2

Pilot made final approach with insufficient airspeed. Landed heavily.

Minor Injuries:Hands, Arms, Shoulder

15 Apr 2015

Male

52

Pilot

RyburyUnited Kingdom

10-15 Km/hCalmLight Turbulence

ParagliderFoot

AdvanceOmega 8

The pilot tried to 360 in front of the hill and pulled on excessive inside brake to avoid the hill. The inside wing stalled and the glider entered a spin. The glider recovered after a 180 degree turn in the direction of the hill. The pilot was fortunate in that he glanced rather than impacted the hill.

Unhurt

15 Apr 2015

Male

56

Pilot

Dunstable DownsUnited Kingdom

20-25 Km/h

ParagliderFoot

Gin GlidersSprint EVO

Pilot was caught out by strengthening wind and was unable to penetrate. Just before touching down, a gust lifted the pilot and dropped him in a bush.

Unhurt

9 Apr 2015

Male

46

Cp

BradwellUnited Kingdom

5-10 Km/hCalmNot Turbulent

ParagliderFoot

Immediately after take-off, when Pilot's full weight came on harness straps, one of the buckles burst open. on inspection it had jammed, giving the impression it was properly connected.